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Matt is chef and co-owner of Pope Joan café and the new Spud bar. Matt also launched his first cookbook in March 2012, ‘Mr Wilkinson’s Favourite Vegetables’, and is a strong advocate for local, seasonal produce and the concept of ‘slow food, fast’. Matt is an ambassador for the Victorian Farmers Market Association and is committed to creating regular menus using what’s in season, and fresh produce harvested from his kitchen garden. Matt’s energy is boundless and you’ll love his charming, relaxed presentation style and enthusiasm for good food. We’ll share and enjoy our created feast at the end of the workshop over a glass of wine.

Book your place now and be in the draw to win a cooking workshop gift voucher valued at $139!

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Please wear covered shoes suitable for working in the kitchen. 

Enter the College via the main reception area, which is located near the end of Cromwell Street, and follow the signs to the kitchen.

Public transport is often a good way to get to Collingwood College, with Collingwood train station only minutes away. However, on Saturdays there is usually parking available in the immediate vicinity of the College. Other parking options are generally the north and south sides of Hoddle Street, in Gipps Street and in the parking zone at the end of Islington Street.

Please note, the Foundation endeavours to proceed with each Public Workshop as planned, however in the instance of very low numbers of registrants or other unfortunate events we reserve the right to cancel a workshop up to 48 hours before scheduled. In all cases we will do our utmost to inform registrants a week in advance of any cancellation, and a 100% refund will be made.